Production Supervisor Job at Vestis Corporation in Hayward

OVERVIEW Responsible for overall oversight of daily production activities for an assigned department or a rotating set of departments or assignments. Working under direction from the plant and/or production manager seeks to optimize workflow and efficiency and meet production goals and profitability objectives. Directly supervises production workers to ensure that production standards are followed, and goals are achieved, positive employee relations result, and policies, rules and regulations and procedures are followed. ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS AND ACTIVITIES Oversees assigned area of production responsibility as scheduled in a safe and efficient manner Monitors work activities in assigned area and ensures company safety policies are followed and in compliance with work rules and requirements Trains new and existing employees on safe and efficient production, department and company policy/practice-related topics and practices Attends departmental and market center meetings to engage and complete education and training Develops and maintains positive employee relations by consistently applying company policies and practices across the work group, and recognizing, understanding and valuing employee differences and contributions Identifies and recommends production improvement strategies that enhance equipment and worker performance, efficiency and product quality to the plant and/or production manager Creates and supports a culture of adherence to market center standardization in support of safety, financial, and service goals Other duties as assigned by plant and/or Production or General Manager SUPERVISES THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENT AREAS Receive and Soil Sort/Classification Wash Dry Aisle Garment Finishing/Sortation Press and Steam Bundle and Distribution SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position will oversee a small group or functional areas and 2 or more production employees. They will lead the day‑to‑day function of that group under the direction of a plant and/or production manager. TEAM AND WORK ORIENTATION This position will be expected to work with various individuals and teams in a market center and to collaboratively support, develop, and execute production effort(s). WORK ENVIRONMENT This position works in an industrial laundry environment. A laundry production floor with loud noises, heat, and hazardous equipment in use at all times. QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Capability to work safely and conscientiously in a fast paced, loud work environment with machinery Proved record of work attendance Capability of reading and understanding work instructions in English Basic Math reasoning skills Lifting ability; up to 50 pounds; Push/Pull ability; up to 300 pounds assisted PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Two years industrial laundry experience Spoken familiarity with prevalent language of production team BENEFITS: Vestis offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, and paid parental leave. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401k plan. Employees are eligible for 80 hours of vacation, 40 hours of floating holidays, and paid sick time every year. Employees will also receive 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. COMPENSATION: The salary rate that Vestis reasonably expects to pay for this position ranges from $71,100 to $80,000, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission. #J-18808-Ljbffr